Words mean things. Words show where you stand. For a guy who endlessly campaigns around the country using an equally endless litany of pejoratives against the loyal domestic opposition, he is remarkably silent on where our true international threats lie -- and, most importantly, who they are.

Most importantly, bravo Kirsten. While I disagree with her about a great many things, I am comfortable in my belief that she doesn't buy into either side's talking points. She calls it like she sees it, and she's one of the few women who disagree with their fellow empaneled make journalists without sounding like a silly, sniping schoolyard girl. Kudos for that. Actually, the ladies in regular rotation on Fox News' "Special Report" all-star panel deserve this respect and applause: Kirsten Powers, Mara Liasson, Nina Easton and A.B. Stoddard. That's a standard of vixen verbosity that all femijournalists should aspire to. I am truly grateful for them.